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Summer is here and bowling season is in full swing. We hope you’ve got your bowls tour to Bournemouth organised. If not, give Rob a call on 01202 972130 to organise next year’s tour!

In the meantime here’s a video from Canadian club Nutana Bowls to get you in the mood for a summer of bowling. Alex Scott is a world-class competitive lawn bowler and a freestyle rapper trying to promote his club to the younger generation. Continue reading “Get Bowled Away for Summer”

This tournament is a straight knockout event of singles that runs down to only two semi-finals. Both semi-finals winners are awarded the title of Co-op Funeralcare European Masters Champions and receive a guaranteed place into the first round of any World Bowls Tour (WBT) Ranking event held in the forthcoming season. Some of these events include the Scottish International Open, the World Indoor Championships and the International Open.

The European Masters 2017 takes place at Newton Hall Holiday Park in Staining, near Blackpool and is free for all spectators.

There are two sections – with each section’s winner being given the reward with the much valued Tourcard Entry. Matches are two sets of 9 ends with a three end tie break if needed with the exception of the two finals which will be two sets of 11 ends and a three end tie break if needed.

On the Draw and schedules the Rinks that are marked as TV Rink are matches that will be streamed live on Youtube

Here’s the International Open 2017 Final at the same venue on the 10th March 2017

If you have friends or family in the Bournemouth area who don’t already play indoor bowls, here’s a great opportunity for them to try it out!

Bournemouth Indoor Bowls Club Open Days take place on:

Saturday 14th January, 2017 – 12 to 4 pm

Saturday 4th February, 2017 – 12 to 4 pm

Saturday 4th March, 2017 – 12 to 4 pm

Bournemouth Indoor Bowls Club (BIBC) would like to invite people of all ages who have not had the opportunity to try out indoor bowls (not 10-Pin Bowling !) to come along to one of their open days and have a go!

Recent news articles have highlighted the importance of being active – for both physical and mental well-being! BIBC is a friendly club that welcomes new members.

Bournemouth Indoor Bowls Club boasts one of the largest greens in Europe, containing 9 rinks. It is located in Kings Park – Kings Park Drive, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6JD.

Joining the BIBC

There are a number of membership types, and the option of a season ticket for unlimited play or a Pay As You Go membership.

There are Organised Open Play (OOP) sessions from 10.00am to 12.00pm and 12.00pm to 2.00pm on Tuesdays & Fridays as well as 6.00pm to 8.00pm on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays. Members are invited to join these OOP sessions which are designed to help new members integrate into the club.

Saturday Spoon Drives from 10.00am to 12.00pm are a new social bowling event introduced in Dec 2016 for Club Members Only. Simply turn up and register by 9.50am, pay a £1.00 entry fee and you will be in the draw and have a chance to lift the Cash Prize Pot. This is another great opportunity to make new friends at the BIBC.

Book An Open Day

Feel free to just turn up anytime between 12:00pm and 4:00pm on the Open Days, or book a 1-hour slot with an experienced member or coach by calling BIBC on 01202 394439 or www.BIBC.co.uk

Bowlaway Indoor Bowls Tours to Bournemouth

Bowlaway Indoor Bowls Tours to Bournemouth regularly include matches at the BIBC, and our bowlers love the friendly welcome, excellent facilities and great competition that the receive from BIBC. Find out more about the next Bowlaway Indoor Bowls Tour to Bournemouth by calling 01202 208488